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Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals are everywhere we look. Cloning, xenotransplantation and genetically modified organisms may be in the news but their science is also in your food, home and body.
Pharmaceuticals are now developed using biotechnology and genetically modified bacteria, yeast, milk, eggs and fungi. We can produce corn that does not require pesticide use, solve the donor organ shortage problem, and other changes once only science fiction.
Browse articles, enter in a discussions and/or email me with your suggestions, questions or thoughts on the controversial subjects related to biology, technology, medicine, food science and agriculture from generic drugs to gene splicing.
Alcohol Affects Brain Function
In: Pharmacology
Alcohol addiction treatment should manage both the chemical change and the psychosocial factors thta brought on the addiction. more...
In: Pharmacology
Besides the commonly known harmful effects of smoking marijuana, pot smokers could be increasing their risk of developing cancer. more...
In: Bioethics
The questions of when life begins and when life ends have polarized opinions on abortion and end of life issues. Can the criteria used to define brain death serve both? more...
Using Viruses in Cancer Treatment
In: Pharmacology
Viruses are notorious for killing healthy cells creating havoc in healthy individuals. Can the same viruses be tamed to destroy cancer cells and treat cancer? more...
Drinking Water Affects Flu Susceptibility
In: Toxicology
Commonly found arsenic can affect the body's immune response to the Influenza virus. more...
In: Pharmacology
Cancer drugs targeting the eukaryotic translation initiation factor gene offers hope in cancer treatment. more...
Risks Associated with Herbal Dietary Supplements
In: Biotech/Pharmaceuticals (general)
The public generally views supplements as safe but the safety is mostly based on traditional and not scientific experience. more...
In: Pharmacology
Influenza vaccines are made after researchers determine the strain of virus creating the endemic or pandemic. This process uses chicken eggs. more...
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In: Agricultural Biotechnology
By: James Jackson
In: Toxicology
By: Rupert Taylor
In: Toxicology
By: Rupert Taylor
In: Pharmacology
Health Risks from Contaminants in Tap Water
In: Toxicology
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